Suan Wang Kaeo

Suan Wang Kaeo is the day-visit garden and nature trail at Wang Kaew Resort, a private beachfront property on the Ban Phe-Laem Mae Phim road in Klaeng district, about 11 km east of Ban Phe pier. Non-guests can pay a small entry fee to walk the grounds without booking a room — 10 THB for adults, 5 THB for children — but only on weekdays, 09:00 to 17:00. It’s closed to day visitors on weekends, which sets it apart from most gardens on the coast.

The main draw is a roughly 3 km forest trail winding through mixed coastal woodland, planted sections of flowering shrubs and orchids near the entrance, and bicycles for rent for anyone who’d rather ride than walk. The trail is shaded most of the way, with the resort’s private beach and bay visible through gaps in the tree line. It’s a modest, low-key stop rather than a landscaped botanical showcase — closer in feel to a resort’s nature grounds than a dedicated garden attraction.

Watch out: The weekday-only hours catch people out. If you’re planning a day trip from Rayong town or Mae Phim on a Saturday or Sunday, the gate won’t be staffed for casual visitors — save this one for a weekday itinerary.

Insider Tip: Pair the visit with Rayong Botanical Garden, about 2.3 km away and open daily — it’s the more substantial botanical stop if the resort’s weekday-only gate doesn’t line up with your schedule. Ko Talu sits just offshore for a quick boat trip if you want to add some snorkelling to the day.

Parking is on-site and free for day visitors. Bring water and insect repellent — the trail runs through genuine forest, not manicured lawn, and gets humid by midday. Overnight guests staying in the resort’s houses or bungalows have separate access to the beach and grounds outside these day-visitor hours.